One thing is clear: the type of person who always wanted to be a CEO and chose this as his career goal has had his day in Germany. Von Rosty, who was responsible for management development at Siemens for a long time and reported directly to the CEO, even says that it is a myth that pure career types who primarily think about their own advancement make it to the top of companies. “The people we promoted all took their work more seriously than themselves.”
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Today’s bosses not only have to be able to give and trust, but also have to be adaptable and calm. Because constant changes and unforeseen events such as the Ukraine war require flexible thinking and action. “People who don’t maintain a certain level of composure and exude confidence in the face of uncertainty are the worst leaders.” Staying cool is the motto.